D Gukesh Out of Chess World Cup; Anish Giri’s Early Exit Adds to Drama

It was a day of heartbreak and surprises at the Chess World Cup as Indian prodigy D Gukesh and top foreign seed Anish Giri were both eliminated.
Gukesh, one of India’s youngest Grandmasters, fought valiantly but was outplayed in a decisive endgame. Giri’s early exit also stunned fans, as he had entered the event as one of the favorites to lift the trophy.
With two big names now out, the spotlight shifts to emerging stars aiming to make history in this year’s thrilling tournament.